Job Details

Salary: $29.19 - $33.86 Hourly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500717
Department: Eaglecrest
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number: 142001
Bargaining Unit: Eaglecrest Employees
Pay Range: 113
Hours Per Week: 40
Telework Availability: Not Available

Description
Eaglecrest Ski Area - Alaska's Best Kept Secret is Hiring!Eaglecrest is seeking an experienced ski industry professional to join our team as the Director of Mountain Operations who will value teamwork, be willing to be a hands-on manager with a progressive mind set and a can-do attitude.
The CBJ Assembly has requested a standard salary review for Eaglecrest positions.
Final salaries will be confirmed following approval by the Eaglecrest Board and the CBJ Assembly.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Under general supervision of the Ski Area Manager; plans, directs, coordinates the activities of staff in the Snowmaking, Grooming, Lift Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Power Generation and Water Works Divisions of the Eaglecrest Ski Area. The Director of Mountain Operations in collaboration with the General Manager and Senior Staff will assist with planning and execution of Capital Projects and infrastructure improvements. Eaglecrest is embarking on a major expansion into year around summer operations with the installation of a new fixed grip pulsing Gondola. We are looking for someone that is excited to participate in this legacy project and drive the success of this expansion by supporting our contractors and looking for opportunities to recruit and train and mentor new staff to maximize this opportunity. Previous experience with heavy machinery, capital projects, lift maintenance/construction and snowmaking operations are desired.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Eaglecrest is one of the few community owned ski areas in North America and is Alaska's second largest ski area. Juneau is a small community of 30,000 people that is passionate about their outdoor lifestyle especially skiing and snowboarding. Being a smaller community ski area, you will have an opportunity to interface and develop strong relationships with many community members during the winter months.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

You will be working out of the Maintenance Shop at Eaglecrest Ski Area. During the winter season you will typically be working Wednesday through Sunday 7:00am to 4:00pm. Overtime will be mandatory during holiday periods. The summer season will offer more flexibility on scheduling.

Typical Responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing smooth consistent Mountain Operations by ensuring that the equipment is properly maintained, and staffing levels are adequate and proper training programs are in place. At times you will have to plow snow in the parking lot, assist with snowmaking operations, help fix chair lifts, perform light carpentry, run heavy machinery, and work outside in heavy rain. You will be part of the senior administrative team, regularly collaborating to meet our daily, as well as long-term goals by developing creative solutions to problems that arise throughout the operating day. You should be adaptable and able to pivot on a moment's notice due to weather, equipment or staffing challenges. You should enjoy living the rural remote Alaskan lifestyle.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Experience:

Six (6) years of construction, engineering experience; or ski industry maintenance/repair experience.

AND

Two (2) years of experience supervising staff (may be concurrent with experience above).

Substitution:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field may substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. *No substitution for the required supervisory experience.

Licenses/Other:

A valid Driver's license at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Current Small Water Sytems Certification issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation within one year of appointment.

Must be able to work in high places, in adverse weather conditions, long hours, and be able to shovel snow for extended periods of time.

Supplemental Information
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Craig Cimmons

Phone Number: 907-###-#### ext. 4297

Email: Craig....@skieaglecrest.com

This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply.If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion. The first review of applications will occur on August 21, 2025.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) ###-#### or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-####, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at ...@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.

Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • No cost employee only plan available
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
  • Additional optional coverage available
  • Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
• Optional group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Short-term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
  • Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
  • Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:

Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
  • 21 days of PL within first year of employment
  • Personal leave includes Sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays a year
• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools